Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He works with adults who feel stuck or unsure about what comes next, including people facing stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, and questions about life purpose.

He listens for patterns that repeat in relationships and work. He talks through how past events and current pressures combine to affect daily life. Sessions often cover addiction and substance use, self-esteem, and managing feelings such as guilt, shame or isolation.

Richard draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at long-standing patterns and the roots of recurring problems. He also uses somatic approaches to help people notice how feelings turn up in the body and to find calmer ways of responding to stress and physical tension.

Consultations aim to be plain and focused. Richard and the client set practical goals together and review progress as they go. People can expect conversational sessions that connect thoughts, feelings and bodily experience rather than technical jargon.

He has worked with issues such as abandonment and attachment difficulties, codependency, family of origin problems, hoarding, chronic illness and end-of-life concerns. Richard welcomes enquiries from international clients and conducts work in English.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and services are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

Approaches that combine talking and body work

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring patterns and the influence of past relationships on present life. It helps people understand why certain emotions or reactions keep happening, which can be useful for relationship problems, abandonment worries and long-standing mood issues.

Somatic Therapy focuses on bodily sensations and how emotions show up in the body. It uses awareness of breath, posture and tension to help reduce stress responses and to support people dealing with anxiety, chronic pain or impulsive behaviour.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Richard treats this as a collaborative process, discussing what feels most helpful and adjusting methods over time. He aims to match approach to a person's goals, current needs and preferences rather than imposing one method.

The profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm which options are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. For some people, focusing on bodily noticing in a conversation can be done just as well remotely, while others prefer in-person arrangements where available. Registered or accredited professionals will discuss practical arrangements when you book.